Royal Decree to Develop Saudi Litigation

Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques Chairs Cabinet's Session (SPA)
Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques Chairs Cabinet's Session (SPA)
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Royal Decree to Develop Saudi Litigation

Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques Chairs Cabinet's Session (SPA)
Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques Chairs Cabinet's Session (SPA)

Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz has sent a written message to Emir of Kuwait Sheikh Sabah al-Ahmad al-Jaber al-Sabah, to attend the closing ceremony of King Abdulaziz Camel Festival to be held on the first of February.

The message was delivered by Saudi Ambassador to the State of Kuwait Abdulaziz bin Ibrahim Al-Fayez during a meeting with the Emir of Kuwait at Bayan palace on Wednesday.

King Salman issued a royal decree in coordination with the Ministry of Justice that requires all government bodies and authorities to limit the requirements for issuing case closer in the courts.

The Ministry of Justice issued a statement explaining the royal decree which directed that a mechanism must be developed to replace submitting applications for case closer.

The mechanism is expected to be ready within no more than 90 days to limit the overflow of proceedings and disputes at the court.

The Ministry said the royal decree supported the goal of “limiting the flow of lawsuits in courts,” which is part of the National Transformation Program (NTP) 2020 and Vision 2030.

“In addition to that, some case closer and disclaimers can easily be finalized without involving the court, and in a manner that serves the purpose of the government bodies submitting these case closer,” it added.

The statement pointed out that more than 20 kinds of case closer requests from almost 30 government bodies and others are sent to the courts without coordinating with the Ministry of Justice.

The ministry highlighted that the royal decree concerns all government departments and bodies and aims to review decisions issued by courts for case closer, improve the performance of these bodies in terms of verifying facts, and making the right decision.



Saudi Hajj and Umrah Minister Inspects Ramadan Service Readiness at Two Holy Mosques 

Saudi Minister of Hajj and Umrah and Board Chairman of the General Authority for the Care of the Affairs of the Two Holy Mosques Tawfig Al-Rabiah during the inspection tour on Monday. (SPA)
Saudi Minister of Hajj and Umrah and Board Chairman of the General Authority for the Care of the Affairs of the Two Holy Mosques Tawfig Al-Rabiah during the inspection tour on Monday. (SPA)
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Saudi Hajj and Umrah Minister Inspects Ramadan Service Readiness at Two Holy Mosques 

Saudi Minister of Hajj and Umrah and Board Chairman of the General Authority for the Care of the Affairs of the Two Holy Mosques Tawfig Al-Rabiah during the inspection tour on Monday. (SPA)
Saudi Minister of Hajj and Umrah and Board Chairman of the General Authority for the Care of the Affairs of the Two Holy Mosques Tawfig Al-Rabiah during the inspection tour on Monday. (SPA)

Saudi Minister of Hajj and Umrah and Board Chairman of the General Authority for the Care of the Affairs of the Two Holy Mosques Tawfig Al-Rabiah carried out on Monday a field inspection tour to assess operational and service readiness for the holy fasting month of Ramadan at the Grand Mosque, Prophet’s Mosque, and several other service sites in the holy city of Makkah.

Accompanied by the authority’s CEO Eng. Ghazi Al-Shahrani, the tour included a review of field operations, crowd management plans, and the flow of Umrah performers and worshippers.

It addressed coordination and integration mechanisms among relevant entities, as part of ongoing efforts by the ministry, the authority, and partner organizations serving pilgrims.

Al-Rabiah stressed that these efforts are carried out in line with the directives of the Kingdom's leadership and reflect the country's commitment to caring for the Two Holy Mosques and their visitors.

The level of readiness and the services provided during Ramadan are part of ongoing development efforts and they support the objectives of the Pilgrim Experience Program, part of Saudi Vision 2030, which aims to boost the quality of services and the overall experience of pilgrims, he added.


SDRPY, EU Sign Strategic Partnership to Improve Living Conditions in Yemen 

Officials are seen at the signing ceremony in Riyadh on Monday. (SPA)
Officials are seen at the signing ceremony in Riyadh on Monday. (SPA)
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SDRPY, EU Sign Strategic Partnership to Improve Living Conditions in Yemen 

Officials are seen at the signing ceremony in Riyadh on Monday. (SPA)
Officials are seen at the signing ceremony in Riyadh on Monday. (SPA)

The Saudi Development and Reconstruction Program for Yemen (SDRPY) and European Union announced on Monday the alignment of their efforts to improve livelihoods in Yemen.

These efforts focus on investment in economic recovery programs and reforms, job creation, strengthening state institutions, and boosting community resilience, including in the areas of food security, agriculture, electricity, water, and environmental sanitation.

Their strategic partnership is in line with efforts to strengthen international cooperation to support Yemen.

Supporting improved access to water in the Marib governorate is the first outcome of the strategic partnership.

The two parties signed in Riyadh an agreement with the SILA Foundation to implement a SAR9-million project, “Enhancing Water Security in Marib Governorate,” covering nine areas across the districts of Marib Al-Wadi, Marib City, and Harib. Over 350,000 people will benefit from the project.

The agreement reflects the parties’ commitment to joint action and continuous coordination to improve living conditions for all Yemenis.

The SDRPY and EU agreed to continue coordination and explore additional opportunities for cooperation in the water sector, as well as joint development projects and initiatives in other sectors.


Saudi FM Receives Message from Iraqi Counterpart on Bilateral Ties 

Saudi Deputy Minister for International Multilateral Affairs Dr. Abdulrahman Al-Rassi and Iraqi Ambassador to the Kingdom Safia Taleb Al Souhail meet in Riyadh on Monday. (SPA)
Saudi Deputy Minister for International Multilateral Affairs Dr. Abdulrahman Al-Rassi and Iraqi Ambassador to the Kingdom Safia Taleb Al Souhail meet in Riyadh on Monday. (SPA)
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Saudi FM Receives Message from Iraqi Counterpart on Bilateral Ties 

Saudi Deputy Minister for International Multilateral Affairs Dr. Abdulrahman Al-Rassi and Iraqi Ambassador to the Kingdom Safia Taleb Al Souhail meet in Riyadh on Monday. (SPA)
Saudi Deputy Minister for International Multilateral Affairs Dr. Abdulrahman Al-Rassi and Iraqi Ambassador to the Kingdom Safia Taleb Al Souhail meet in Riyadh on Monday. (SPA)

Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah received on Monday a written message from Iraqi Deputy Prime Minister and FM Fuad Hussein on bilateral relations between their countries and ways to support and strengthen them.

The message was received by Saudi Deputy Minister for International Multilateral Affairs Dr. Abdulrahman Al-Rassi during a meeting in Riyadh with Iraqi Ambassador to the Kingdom Safia Taleb Al Souhail.

During the meeting, they reviewed bilateral ties and discussed issues of mutual interest.